Turkish Airlines flight TK-98 made an emergency landing in Medina, Saudi Arabia, on April 3rd.
The Airbus A330-200 plane flying from Istanbul, Turkey, was on approach to Medina when the crew requested assistance due to a hydraulic failure.
The plane landed safely and was towed to the apron. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.
Singapore Airlines flight SQ-368 made an emergency landing at Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore, on June 27th.
The plane took off for Milan–Malpensa Airport, Italy, but had to return shortly afterwards due to fuel leak from one of the engines.
The plane’s right engine caught fire after it landed at Changi Airport.
There were 222 passengers and 19 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.
What: single-engined light plane en route from French Island, in Westernport Bay south-east of Melbourne to Moorabbin Airport
Where: Quarry Rd, Langwarrin, in Melbourne’s outer south
When: about 2pm.
Who: student pilot and his instructor
Why: It is believed the engine failed. Teacher and student are unhurt.
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Contact photographer Ruud Brinks
What: Iran Air Airbus A300-600 en route from Stockholm to Tehran
Where: Stockholm
When: Jan 16th 2010
Who: 173 aboard
Why: After starting the takeoff run, the left engine suffered an engine surge, causing the low speed veer to the left. Officially reported as While lining up for takeoff, the airplane went off the runway.
An executive jet, registered to New York-based Constellation Leasing, had to make an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on February 1.
The Dassault Falcon 900EX jet was en-route to an airport in the United Kingdom when the crew reported issues with its fuel system and declared an emergency.
Emergency services personnel were ready at the scene when the plane safely landed at around 3:45 p.m.
There were 6 passengers and crew members aboard at the time; none of them was harmed.
The aircraft was taken for examination while arrangements were made to transport passengers to London.
Pictured-A TAM Airbus A320-232 over Sao Paulo
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Contact photographer Bruno Pereira
What: Tam Linhas Aereas Airbus A320-200 en route from Rio de Janeiro Salvador Brazil
Where: Rio de Janeiro
When: Nov 30th 2009
Who: not available
Why: On takeoff, the plane struck a bird, evidenced by a “bang” emitting from an engine, which followed by engine issues. The plane landed safely and passengers were rerouted.
What: German airline Air Berlin Airbus A320 en route from from the Spanish resort of Mallorca to Nuremberg
When: Sunday Sept 21
Who: 167 people
Why: Although a light indicated one of four brakes was overheated, the plane landed safely.